Primer holder device and assembly

ABSTRACT

A scope assembly. There is: a firearm scope including a scope neck; a scope wrap, disposed along the scope neck and removably coupled to the scope neck; a first coupling strap, coupled to the scope wrap, and removably coupled to the scope neck; and a plurality of pockets shaped and sized to hold primers, disposed along the scope wrap and coupled to the scope wrap.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This invention claims priority, under 35 U.S.C. § 120, to the U.S.Patent Provisional Application No. 62/979,341 by Samuel George Aikenfiled on Feb. 20, 2020, which is incorporated by reference herein in itsentirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to ammunition, specifically to primerstorage containers and assemblies for storing primer with firearms.

Description of the Related Art

A muzzleloader is any firearm into which the projectile and usually thepropellant charge is loaded from the muzzle of the gun (i.e., from theforward, open end of the gun's barrel). This is distinct from the morepopular modem designs of breech-loading firearms where the projectileand charge is loaded at the breech (usually a single unit together). Theterm “muzzleloader” applies to both rifled and smoothbore typemuzzleloaders and may also refer to the marksman who specializes in theshooting of such firearms. The firing methods, paraphernalia andmechanism further divide both categories as do caliber (from cannons tosmall-caliber palm guns).

In general, the sequence of loading is to put in first the charge (e.g.gunpowder), then wadding and projectile(s) are pushed down into thebreech with a ramrod until they are firmly seated against the propellantcharge. A primer (e.g. priming powder, priming charge, self-containedprimer) is installed (e.g. poured, placed, inserted) near the breech.Then the firing mechanism may be initiated to ready the firearm forfiring.

Modern muzzleloading firearms range from reproductions of sidelock,flintlock and percussion long guns, to in-line rifles that use moderninventions such as a closed breech, sealed primer and fast rifling toallow for considerable accuracy at long ranges.

Modern inline muzzleloaders typically have a removable breach plug atthe rear of the barrel. The breach plug is machined to receive astandard 209 primer and has a flash hole extending to the primary powdercharge in the barrel. The 209 primer is a standard primer used in mostcenterfire shotgun ammunition, and produces a hotter flame than apercussion cap. Thus, the chances of a misfire or hang-fire using aninline muzzleloader are less than with the other type of muzzle loadingignition systems described above.

The most commonly used ignition systems today for muzzle loaders are thepercussion and inline ignition systems. Both types of ignition systemsrequire that a user handle small parts—percussion caps in the case ofpercussion rifles and 209 primers in the case of inline rifles. Someusers may find this task difficult to carry out.

209 Primers are generally purchased in large quantities (e.g.100-1,000+) and generally include packaging similar to that used forammunition (e.g. boxes and sometimes trays with inset cavities forholding single units in arrays with each other. While the purchasepackaging is useful and efficient for acquisition by the purchaser, theyare unwieldy and difficult to use during actual use of the product.

In many instances, a hunter or shooter will be utilizing a single shotweapon. When the weapon has been fired, it is desirable to be able toquickly and conveniently load an additional cartridge into the weapon.Normally the cartridges are carried in the person's pocket, belt, etc.and the location of the same makes it inconvenient to quickly and easilyre-load the weapon.

In using a rifle or other firearm, it is desirable to have thecartridges or ammunition of the firearm close at hand. Hunters are oftenworking their way through brush with their rifles and need to be able toaccess their equipment relatively easily with minimal physical bang-upsin the field. Thus, the ammunition can be readily placed in the firearmand fired without having to perform other time consuming steps.

Various devices/schemes exist to aid hunters in carrying extraammunition, while also attempting to provide relatively quick and easyaccess to that ammunition. In the related art, it has been known to usean ammunition carrier which is at hand whether by attachment to orbuilding into the stock. Many proposed solutions exist, with someproviding built-in structures in a gun stock, a bunter's utility belt,or a carrier device that is attached to a lanyard to wear around ahunter's neck. Having a few rounds readily available without leaving thefiring position is favored by some shooters and thus, some ammunitioncases associated with the stock have been developed including smallstrap on cases.

Some improvements have been made in the field. Examples of referencesrelated to the present invention are described below in their own words,and the supporting teachings of each reference are incorporated byreference herein:

U.S. Pat. No. 4,773,576 issued to Moravek, discloses a cartridge holderis described for mounting on either a pistol, rifle or shotgun. Thecartridge holder is comprised of an elastic member which is sewn in sucha manner so as to create a first loop portion which may be slipped overthe forearm of a weapon to maintain the ember on the weapon. A pair ofspaced-apart smaller loops are also formed in the member adapted toreceive a cartridge therein.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,121,564, issued to Story, discloses the presentinvention provides an ammunition clip holder or clip wrap which iscarried by a flexible panel or sheet-like body. The body can be formedinto a sleeve and this sleeve can be wrapped around and re movablysecured to the stock of a firearm, such as a rifle. The body thus formsthe base of a clip holder which is substantially stationary on thestock. The clip wrap or holder has at least a pair of pocket units withfront openings at the front ends thereof to receive and hold ammunitionclips. Straps are provided to removably close the front openings of thepocket units to retain the clips therein until the clips are to bepulled out of the pocket units and used in the firearm. The body of theclip wrap can be of any suitable heavy duty material, such as flexiblenylon material. Moreover, Velcro strips can be used to hold the body ofthe clip wrap in a sleeve-like configuration on the stock of a firearm.Thus, the sleeve will be retained on the stock. Removal of the sleevefrom the stock requires only that the Velcro strips be separated fromeach other to thereby open the sleeve.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,265,365, issued to Finn, discloses disclosed is acombination flexible cheek piece, stock cover, ammunition holder andpouch for long guns such as rifles and shotguns. The combination isdesigned to be held about the stock of a long gun by adjustable strapswhich hold the device securely on the stock of the gun. One facepresents a cheek piece for the shooter. The opposite face presents aseries of cartridge loops as well as pouch for holding small items. Inone embodiment, a second pouch is secured to the top of the device toelevate the cheek piece, particularly for use with rifles carrying atelescopic sight, Hook and pile type fasteners are used for effectiveadjustable fit.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,176,407, issued to Jones et al., discloses an ammunitionpouch 10 for carrying and protecting ammunition having a tubular shaped,resilient, elastic body 20 that is adaptable to be worn either slippedover a belt 130, the end of a firearm 120 or carried freely. The body 20has an upper flap 30 for opening or closing access to the ammunition140; a number of retaining slots 100 for retaining individual pieces ofammunition 140 such as shells; a rear pocket 150 for storing otherparaphernalia such as a lighter, keys or sunglasses; and a connectingmeans 90 such as VELCRO® for closing and protecting the pouch 10. Thepouch 10 is constructed of a lightweight, waterproof, camouflage printmaterial

U.S. Patent Application Publication No.: 2013/0074392, by McCaffery,discloses what is disclosed is the present inventive concept isgenerally directed to a magnetic, detachable, side-mounted, ammunitioncarrier for a gun, specifically for a rifle or shotgun. Generallyspeaking, the carrier is detachably located by a user on one of thesides of ammunition-chamber loading region of a rifle or shotgun. In anembodiment, the ammunition carrier is comprised of a substantiallyrigid, magnetic Substrate on which is a plurality of flexible, elastic,radially closed, loops/sleeves that are each adapted to receive ashotgun shell or other round of ammunition. The ammunition carrierallows for the easy mounting and access of extra ammunition withouthaving to modify the firearm from its original equipment manufacturer(OEM) configuration. In some variations, the ammunition carrier isfurther equipped with a non-magnetic tab of sorts to aid a user in theeasy detachment of the device from the metal side of the firearm.

The inventions heretofore known suffer from a number of disadvantagesincluding but not limited to being inefficient, requiring many handmovements on loading, slowing down load time, resulting in significantopportunities to drop the primer, being too expensive, and beingdifficult to manufacture.

What is needed is a primer holder device, kit, or assembly that solvesone or more of the problems described herein and/or one or more problemsthat may come to the attention of one skilled in the art upon becomingfamiliar with this specification.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention has been developed in response to the presentstate of the art, and in particular, in response to the problems andneeds in the an that have not yet been fully solved by currentlyavailable primer storage containers. Accordingly, the present inventionhas been developed to provide an primer storage device, kit andassembly.

In one embodiment of the invention, there may be a scope assembly thatmay comprise: a firearm scope, that may include a scope neck; a scopewrap, that may be disposed along the scope neck and/or may be removablycoupled to the scope neck; a first coupling strap, that may be coupledcoupled to the scope wrap, and/or removably coupled to the scope neck;and/or a plurality of pockets that may be shaped and/or sized to holdprimers, that may be disposed along the scope wrap and/or coupled to thescope wrap. The first coupling strap may be disposed near a first end ofthe scope wrap. The scope assembly may further comprise a secondcoupling strap that may be disposed near a second end of the scope wrapopposite the first coupling strap and/or spaced from the first couplingstrap by the pockets, coupled to the scope wrap, and/or removablycoupled to the scope neck.

In another embodiment of the invention, the coupling straps may be zipties. The pockets may be cups, and/or the cups may be coupled to thescope wrap and/or extend outwardly therefrom orthogonal to a length ofthe scope neck. The primer pockets may include ovoid, non-circular,openings. The primer pockets may be in a single array and/or may havespacing between the pockets; and/or the wrap may further comprise afirst ridged lip that may be disposed at the first end and/or exteriorto the first coupling strap, and/or a second ridged lip that may bedisposed at the second end and/or exterior to the second coupling strap.The wrap ancon the pockets may be a single molded piece.

Reference throughout this specification to features, advantages, orsimilar language does not imply that all of the features and advantagesthat may be realized with the present invention should be or are in anysingle embodiment of the invention. Rather, language referring to thefeatures and advantages is understood to mean that a specific feature,advantage, or characteristic described in connection with an embodimentis included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus,discussion of the features and advantages, and similar language,throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, refer to thesame embodiment.

Furthermore, the described features, advantages, and characteristics ofthe invention may be combined in any suitable manner in one or moreembodiments. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize that theinvention can be practiced without one or more of the specific featuresor advantages of a particular embodiment. In other instances, additionalfeatures and advantages may be recognized in certain embodiments thatmay not be present in all embodiments of the invention.

These features and advantages of the present invention will become morefully apparent from the following description and appended claims, ormay be learned by the practice of the invention as set forthhereinafter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order for the advantages of the invention to be readily understood, amore particular description of the invention briefly described abovewill be rendered by reference to specific embodiments that areillustrated in the appended drawing(s). It is noted that the drawings ofthe invention are not to scale. The drawings are mere schematicsrepresentations, not intended to portray specific parameters of theinvention. Understanding that these drawing(s) depict only typicalembodiments of the invention and are not, therefore, to be considered tobe limiting its scope, the invention will be described and explainedwith additional specificity and detail through the use of theaccompanying, drawing(s), in which:

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a firearm having a scope assemblywith a primer holder device, according to one embodiment of theinvention;

FIG. 2 is a partial side elevational view of a firearm having a scopeassembly with a primer holder device, according to one embodiment of theinvention;

FIG. 3 is a partial rear perspective view of a scope assembly with aprimer holder device, according to one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 4 is a partial side devotional view of a scope assembly with aprimer holder device, according to one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 5 is a partial top plan view of a scope assembly having a primerholder device showing a scope wrap, according to one embodiment of theinvention;

FIG. 6 is a tear perspective view of a primer holder kit showing aprimer holder device, according to one embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional view of a scope wrap in aflat/pre-installation mode showing primer pockets, according to oneembodiment of the invention;

FIG. 8 is an exploded rear perspective view of a primer holder kitshowing a primer holder device, according to one embodiment of theinvention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of theinvention, reference will now be made to the exemplary embodimentsillustrated in the drawing(s), and specific language will be used todescribe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitationof the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any alterations andfurther modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, andany additional applications of the principles of the invention asillustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant artand having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered withinthe scope of the invention.

Reference throughout this specification to an “embodiment,” an “example”or similar language means that a particular feature, structure,characteristic, or combinations thereof described in connection with theembodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the presentinvention. Thus, appearances of the phrases an “embodiment,” an“example,” and similar language throughout this specification may, butdo not necessarily, all refer to the same embodiment, to differentembodiments, or to one or more of the figures. Additionally, referenceto the wording “embodiment,” “example” or the like, for two or morefeatures, elements, etc. does not mean that the features are necessarilyrelated, dissimilar, the same, etc.

Each statement of an embodiment, or example, is to be consideredindependent of any other statement of an embodiment despite any use ofsimilar or identical language characterizing each embodiment. Therefore,where one embodiment is identified as “another embodiment,” theidentified embodiment is independent of any other embodimentscharacterized by the language “another embodiment.” The features,functions, and the like described herein are considered to be able to becombined in whole or in part one with another as the claims and/or artmay direct, either directly or indirectly, implicitly or explicitly.

As used herein, “comprising” “containing,” “is,” “are,” “characterizedby,” and grammatical equivalents thereof are inclusive or open-endedterms that do not exclude additional unrecited elements or method steps.“Comprising” is to be interpreted as including the more restrictiveterms “consisting of” and “consisting essentially of.”

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a firearm having a scope assemblywith a primer holder device, according to one embodiment of theinvention. There is shown a firearm scope 100 coupled to a firearm 101.The firearm scope 100 includes a scope neck 102. A scope wrap 104 isremovably coupled to, and disposed along, the scope neck 102.

The illustrated firearm 101 may be a muzzleloader or any firearm suchthat a projectile and usually a propellant charge is loaded from themuzzle of the gun. The firearm 101 may be any muzzle-loaded small arm orartillery piece that has a rifled barrel rather than a smooth bore, Thefirearm 101 may be an in-line muzzle-loading rifle.

As shown, the firearm scope 100 is coupled to the firearm 101. Scopes100 are often coupled to firearms 101 to provide an optical sightingdevice. Scopes 100 enable one to place a more precise shot on a targetby aligning and magnifying the target.

The illustrated scope wrap 104 is coupled about the scope neck 102. Thescope wrap 104 couples a plurality of primers about the scope 100 andallows for easy storage and retrieval of primers at a location that isconveniently very close to the point of use. The scope wrap 104 may be astrip (e.g. silicone, fabric, metal) with coupling structures (e.g.snaps, buttons, clips, hook-and-loop patches, contact adhesive patches,ties, clasps, hooks) that allow one to wrap the scope wrap 104 about thescope neck 102 thereby placing primers in a conveniently close location.The scope wrap 104 may be formed as a clip that clips onto the scopeneck 102.

In operation of one embodiment of the invention, a scope is coupled to afirearm. A scope wrap is coupled to a scope neck of a scope. Apropellant charge, or primer, is stored within the scope wrap. Theprimer is removed from the scope wrap for use with firing the firearm.Advantageously, the scope wrap provides easy primer access very near thepoint of use, thereby reducing hand movements required to retrieve aprimer and utilize that same primer while operating the firearm.

FIG. 2 is a partial side elevational view of a firearm having a scopeassembly with a primer holder device, according to one embodiment of theinvention. There is shown a firearm 101. A firearm scope 100 is coupledto the firearm 101. The firearm scope 100 has a scope neck 102. A scopewrap 104 is disposed around the scope neck 102. The scope wrap 104 isremovably coupled to the scope neck 102.

As shown, the firearm scope 100 includes a scope wrap 104 removablycoupled to a scope neck 102 of the firearm scope 100. The scope wrap 104is removably coupled to the scope neck 102 so that it may be added to,or removed from the scope 100. The scope wrap 104 may be removablycoupled to the scope neck 102 through a variety of coupling mechanisms,such as, but not limited to: ties, straps, magnets, hook and loop,adhesives, snaps and so on.

The illustrated scope wrap 104 wraps around the scope neck 102. The wrap104 covers a portion of the scope neck 102, such as a wrapper orwrapping. The wrap 104 may be comprised of a flexible material thatstretches around the scope neck 102. Alternatively, the wrap 104 may becomprised of a rigid material and molded to form to the scope neck 102.Accordingly, the scope wrap 104 may be comprised of a variety ofmaterials such as, but not limited to: plastic, rubber, metal, andvarious textiles.

FIG. 3 is a partial rear perspective view of a scope assembly with aprimer holder device, according to one embodiment of the invention.There is shown a firearm scope 100. The firearm scope 100 includes ascope neck 102. A scope wrap 104 is disposed along the scope neck 102and removably coupled to the scope neck 102. A first coupling strap 106is coupled to the scope wrap 104, and removably coupled to the scopeneck 102. A plurality of pockets 10$ are disposed along the scope wrap104, and are coupled to the scope wrap 104. In addition, the firstcoupling strap 106 is disposed near a first end 110 of the scope wrap104. A second coupling strap 112 is disposed near a second end 114 ofthe scope wrap 104, opposite the first coupling strap 106. Like thefirst coupling strap 106, the second coupling strap 112 is coupled tothe scope wrap 104 and removably coupled to the scope neck 102. Thesecond coupling strap 112 is spaced from the first coupling strap 106 bythe pockets 108. The pockets 108 include openings 116.

The illustrated scope wrap 104 is coupled to the scope neck 102 of thefirearm scope 100. The scope wrap 104 may be coupled to any portion of afirearm for providing primers to the firearm. The scope wrap 104 wrapsaround a portion of the scope neck 102. The scope wrap 104 may be aflexible material that bends around the scope neck 102, or the scopewrap 104 may be a rigid material that is constructed with a curvatureformed to the scope neck 102. The scope wrap 104 is coupled to the scopeneck 102 by a first coupling strap 106 and a second coupling strap 112.

As shown, the first coupling strap 106 is disposed near a first end ofthe scope wrap 104, and the second coupling strap 112 is disposed near asecond end 114 of the scope wrap 104 opposite the first coupling strap106. The coupling straps, 106 and 112, respectively, are shown disposedlongitudinally along the scope wrap 104. In addition, the couplingstraps 106 and 112 wrap around the scope neck 102. The coupling straps106 and 112 serve to removably couple the scope wrap 104 to the scopeneck 102. Accordingly, the scope wrap 104 may be removed from the scopeneck 102 by removing the coupling straps 106 and 112 from the scope neck102. The coupling straps 106 and 112 may be removed from the scope neck102 by unfastening them from the scope neck 102. For instance, thecoupling straps 106 and 112 may be removed from the scope neck bypulling, twisting, cutting, and so on.

The illustrated coupling strap 106, as well as coupling strap 112, maycouple to itself and thereby wrap about the scope neck 102 and also todetach therefrom. The illustrated coupling straps 106 and 112 are zipties. However, other and/or additional coupling devices for the straps106 and 112 may be used, such as but not limited to hook-and-hookpatches, contact adhesive patches, clips, snaps, hooks, buttons, ties,and the like and combinations thereof. The coupling straps 106 and 112may be belts.

The illustrated plurality of pockets 108 couples a plurality of primersabout the scope neck 102 and allows for easy storage and retrieval ofprimers at a location that is conveniently very close to the point ofuse. As shown, four pockets 108 are disposed along the scope wrap 104,However, any number of pockets 108 may be disposed along the scope wrap104, such as one, two, or five, for example.

The illustrated pockets 108 are shaped and sized to hold primers suchas, but not limited to 209 or 209a primers. For instance, in onenon-limiting embodiment, the pockets 108 may be cups that are coupled tothe scope wrap 104 and extend outwardly therefrom orthogonal to a lengthof the scope neck 102. In another non-limiting embodiment, the pockets108 may be ovoid, non-circular openings 116. In a further non-limitingembodiment, the scope wrap 104 and the pockets 108 may be a single bodyof material.

In operation of one embodiment of the invention, primer is placed in thepockets of the scope wrap. The scope wrap is wrapped around the scopeneck of the firearm scope and secured to the scope neck with couplingstraps. Primer is removed from the pockets for use with firing thefirearm.

FIG. 4 is a partial side elevational view of a scope assembly with aprimer holder device, according to one embodiment of the invention.There is shown a firearm scope 100 with a scope neck 102. A scope wrap104 is disposed about the scope neck 102. The scope wrap 104 isremovably coupled to the scope neck 102 by a first coupling strap 106and a second coupling strap 112. The first coupling strap 106 isdisposed near a first end 110 of the scope wrap 104, and the secondcoupling strap 112 is disposed near a second end 114 of the scope wrap104 opposite the first end 110. Also illustrated, the first end 110includes a first ridged lip 200, and the second end 114 includes asecond ridged lip 202. A plurality of pockets 108 are disposed betweenthe coupling straps 106 and 112, respectively. The plurality of pockets108 include openings 116.

As shown, the first ridged lip 200 is disposed at the first end 110 andexterior to the first coupling strap 106, and the second ridged lip 202is disposed at the second end 114 and exterior to the second couplingstrap 112. Accordingly, the first and second ridged lips, 200 and 202,respectively, form a ridge to hold the first and second coupling straps,106 and 112, respectively, in place. The ridged lips 200 and 202 may beany elevation, protrusion, texturing, etc. that enable the scope wrap104 to grip and/or hold the coupling straps 106 and 112, and preventthem from sliding off of the first and second ends, 110 and 114,respectively.

FIG. 5 is a partial top plan view of a scope assembly having a primerholder device showing a scope wrap, according to one embodiment of theinvention. There is shown a firearm scope 100 with a scope neck 102. Ascope wrap 104 is disposed about the scope neck 102. The scope wrap 104is removably coupled to the scope neck 102 by a first coupling strap 106and a second coupling strap 112. The first coupling strap 106 isdisposed near a first end 110 of the scope wrap 104, and the secondcoupling strap 112 is disposed near a second end 114 of the scope wrap104, opposite the first end 110. Additionally, the first end 110includes a first ridged lip 200, and the second end 114 includes asecond ridged lip 202. A plurality of pockets 108 are disposed betweenthe coupling straps 106 and 112, respectively. The plurality of pockets108 include openings 116.

The illustrated the plurality of pockets 108 includes openings 116. Theopenings 116 are sized and shaped to store primer. The openings 116 maybe round or non-circular. The openings 116 may store primer bytension/friction-fit. In another non-limiting embodiment, the openings116 may store primer by magnetization via a small magnetic body disposedin an interior of the pocket and/or adjacent thereto.

FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view of a primer holder kit showing aprimer holder device, according to one embodiment of the invention.There is shown a scope wrap 104 that is of a flexible material (e.g.silicone, rubber, plastic) so that it may be wrapped about a scopebarrel. Alternatively, the scope wrap 104 may be attached directly tothe firearm. The illustrated wrap is a single formed piece shaped asillustrated which may be produced via injection molding and/or othermolding techniques. Accordingly, as the wrap is bent, folded, wrapped,etc. the parts thereof elastically deform to the desired configuration,generally into an arc mating with an exterior of a scope barrel.Accordingly, the wrap may be coupled about scope barrels of varyingsizes/shapes without requiring multiple product SKUs tri match up withvarying firearm accessories. The illustrated scope wrap also includes aplurality of pockets 108 with openings 116. The scope wrap 104 alsoincludes a first end 110 disposed opposite a second end 114. A firstridged lip 200 is disposed along the first end 110, and a second ridgedlip 202 is disposed along the second end 114. The kit also includes afirst coupling strap 106 for removably coupling near the first end 110and first ridged lip 200, and a second coupling strap 112 for removablycoupled near the second end 114 and second ridged lip 202. In addition,primer 400 may be disposed through the openings 116 and stored withinthe plurality of pockets 108.

As shown, the plurality of pockets 108 are disposed in an array. Theplurality of pockets 108 are disposed in a single line. However, thepockets 108 may have any orientation along the scope wrap 104. Forinstance, the pockets 108 may be disposed in a circle, a grid, or anarc. In one non-limiting embodiment, the pockets 108 may include oblongopenings 116.

The plurality pockets 108 allow for storage of primer 400 within thepockets 108. Accordingly, primer 400 may be removably and/or slidablycoupled to the pockets 108. The primer 400 may be coupled to the pocketsthrough a variety of mechanisms such as, but not limited to:tension/friction-fit, snap-fit, adhesives, magnets, and tongue andgroove.

The primer 400 may be any chemical and/or device responsible forinitiating the propellant combustion that will push projectiles out ofthe firearm barrel. The primer 400 may be such as a 209 muzzleloaderprimer. For example, in a non-limiting embodiment, the primer 400 may bea Federal #209 Muzzleloader Primer, by Federal Premium Ammunition, of900 Bob Ehlen Dr., Anoka, Minn. 55303.

FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional view of a scope wrap in aflat/pre-installation mode showing primer pockets, according to oneembodiment of the invention. There is shown a scope wrap 104. A firstcoupling strap 106 is removably coupled to the scope wrap 104. The scopewrap 104 includes a plurality of pockets 108 disposed along the scopewrap 104. Primer 400 is disposed within the plurality of pockets 108.Accordingly, upon installation, the scope wrap 104 may be coupled to ascope. Alternatively, the scope wrap 104 may be coupled directly to afirearm, such as a firearm barrel.

The illustrated scope wrap 104 includes a coupling strap 106. In onenon-limiting embodiment, the coupling strap 106 may be a zip tie. Thecoupling strap 106 may couple the scope wrap 104 to a scope through avariety of coupling mechanisms such as, but not limited to: snaps, hookand loop, ties, and adhesives. The coupling strap 106 may have any sizeand/or shape for coupling the scope wrap to a scope.

As shown, the pockets 108 are cups that couple to the scope wrap 104 andextend outwardly therefrom. The pockets 108 may be cup-shaped so thatthey are concave and/or form a basin for supporting and/or securingprimer. In one non-limiting embodiment, the wrap 104 and the pockets 108may be a single molded piece.

FIG. 8 is an exploded rear perspective view of a primer holder kitshowing a primer holder device, according to one embodiment of theinvention. There is shown a scope wrap 104. The scope wrap 104 incudes aplurality of pockets 108 with openings 116. Primer 400 may be disposedin the openings 116. The scope wrap 104 also includes a first end 110. Afirst coupling strap 106 may be disposed near the first end 110 of thescope wrap 104.

As shown, the scope wrap 104 includes a coupling strap 106. In onenon-limiting embodiment, the coupling strap 106 may be hook and loop.The illustrated scope wrap 104 includes a single coupling strap 106. Thescope wrap 104 may include any number of coupling straps 106 such as,but not limited to: one, two, three, four, and five. The coupling straps106 may be used to couple the scope wrap 104 to a scope, or othercomponent of a firearm, such as the stock, barrel, etc.

It is understood that the above-described embodiments are onlyillustrative of the application of the principles of the presentinvention. The present invention may be embodied in other specific formswithout departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Thedescribed embodiment is to be considered in all respects only asillustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is,therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoingdescription. All changes which come within the meaning and range ofequivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

For example, although the figures illustrate pockets in an array, it isunderstood that the pockets may have any placement or orientation on thescope wrap. Additionally, although the figures illustrate cup-shapedpockets, it is envisioned that the pockets may have any size and/orshape for carrying, supporting and/or securing primer to the scope wrap.For instance, in one non-limiting embodiment, the pockets may be sewninto the scope wrap.

It is also envisioned that the coupling straps may have any orientationfor securing the scope wrap. For example, a single coupling strap may bedisposed down a middle of the scope wrap. Likewise, the coupling strapsmay couple to an end of the scope wrap and extend outwardly therefrom.Moreover, the coupling straps may be disposed longitudinally, and/ortransversely, to a horizontal axis of the scope wrap.

It is expected that there could be numerous variations of the design ofthis invention. An example is that the scope wrap may have any sizeand/or shape such as, but not limited to: rectangular, square orcircular. Similarly, the scope wrap may have any number of pockets suchas, but not limited to: one, two, four and six. Additionally, the scopewrap may be sized and/or shaped to couple to the scope or any other partor piece of a firearm, such as a barrel.

Finally, it is envisioned that the components of the device may beconstructed of a variety of materials such as, but not limited to:plastic, rubber, polymers, metal and textiles.

Thus, while the present invention has been fully described above withparticularity and detail in connection with what is presently deemed tobe the most practical and preferred embodiment of the invention, it willbe apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that numerousmodifications, including, but not limited to, variations in size,materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly anduse may be made, without departing from the principles and concepts ofthe invention as set forth in the claims. Further, it is contemplatedthat an embodiment may be limited to consist of or to consistessentially of one or more of the features, functions, structures,methods described herein.

What is claimed is: 1 A scope assembly, comprising: a. a firearm scope,including a scope neck; b. a scope wrap, disposed along the scope neckand removably coupled to the scope neck; c. a first coupling strap,coupled to the scope wrap, and removably coupled to the scope neck; andd. a plurality of pockets shaped and sized to hold primers, disposedalong the scope wrap and coupled to the scope wrap.
 2. The scopeassembly of claim 1, wherein the first coupling strap is disposed near afirst end of the scope wrap.
 3. The scope assembly of claim 2, furthercomprising a second coupling strap, disposed near a second end of thescope wrap opposite the first coupling strap and spaced from the firstcoupling strap by the pockets, coupled to the scope wrap, and removablycoupled to the scope neck.
 4. The scope assembly of claim 3, wherein thecoupling, straps are zip ties.
 5. The scope assembly of claim 4, whereinthe pockets are cups, and wherein the cups are coupled to the scope wrapand extend outwardly therefrom orthogonal to a length of the scope neck.6. The scope assembly of claim 5, wherein the primer pockets includeovoid, non-circular, openings.
 7. The scope assembly of claim 6, whereinthe primer pockets are in a single array with spacing between thepockets; and wherein the wrap further comprises a first ridged lipdisposed at the first end and exterior to the first coupling strap, anda second ridged lip disposed at the second end and exterior to thesecond coupling strap.
 8. The scope assembly of claim 7, wherein thewrap and the pockets are a single molded piece.
 9. A primer holder kit,consisting of: a. a scope wrap; b. one or more coupling straps,removably coupleable to the scope wrap; and c. an array of primerpockets, disposed along the scope wrap and coupled to the scope wrap.10. The primer holder kit of claim 9, wherein the primer pockets aredisposed in a single array along the scope wrap.
 11. The primer holderkit of claim 10, wherein the coupling straps are zip ties.
 12. Theprimer holder kit of claim 11, further comprising a primer, whereinprimer is disposed within one of the primer pockets.
 13. The primerholder kit of claim 12 wherein the primer pockets are cups, and whereinthe cups are coupled to the scope wrap and emend outwardly therefromorthogonal to a length of the scope neck.
 14. The primer holder kit ofclaim 13, wherein the primer pockets include oblong openings.
 15. Theprimer bolder kit of claim 14, wherein the wrap includes a first ridgedisposed at the first end and a second ridge disposed at the second end;and wherein the pockets are a single array with pocket spacing disposedbetween the pockets.
 16. The primer holder kit of claim 15, wherein thewrap and the pockets are a single body of material.
 17. A primer holderdevice for a scope neck of a firearm comprising: a. a scope wrap,disposed along the scope neck and removably coupled to the scope neck;b. a first coupling strap, disposed near a first end of the scope wrap,coupled to the scope wrap, and removably coupleable to a scope neck; c.a second coupling strap, disposed near a second end of the scope wrapopposite the first coupling strap, coupled to the scope wrap, andremovably coupleable to a scope neck; and d. a plurality of primerpockets, disposed along the scope wrap and coupled to the scope wrap.18. The primer holder device of claim 17, wherein the first and secondcoupling straps are zip ties.
 19. The primer holder device of claim 17,wherein the first and second coupling straps include hook and loop forcoupling the scope wrap about a scope neck.
 20. The primer bolder deviceof claim 17, wherein the scope wrap and the primer pockets are comprisedof a single continuous piece.